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  2. FEDERAL FINANCE.

    In the House of Representatives this afternoon, the Prime Minister stated that he and his Ministers attended the recent Premiers' Conference, and came to an agreement with ...

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  3. POTATO BLIGHT.

    Yesterday's issue of the "Government Gazette" contained the proclamation prohibiting the importation into New South Wales (after 26th instant) of any potatoes grown in ...

    Article : 285 words
  4. VICTORIAN FLOODS.

    The nood waters at Beulah are receding. The Rev. Mr. Pattinson, Methodist, minister, paid a first-class fare to ride on a railway trolly to marry a couple at Brim. The ...

    Article : 146 words
  5. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THIRD READINGS. The Vagrancy Bill and State Debt and Sinking Fund Bill were read the third time. ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Yawata Maru, J.M.S., 3817 tons, Captain Sekine, from Yokohama and Hongkong, via Thursday Island, Townsville and Brisbane. Passengers:—Mr. and Mrs. A. J. New, Mr. C. S. Hebden, Mr. J. Wilkinson, Mr. ...

    Article : 359 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

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  8. A SERIOUS SITUATION.

    The river is still rising steadily at Jeparit, and the situation is very serious. The railway line is submerged for about two miles. Jeparit is completely surrounded by water, in ...

    Article : 67 words
  9. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, in reply ...

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  10. AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE.

    Mr. Kreymborg. mail contractor between Bairnsdale and Bulumwaal, had an exciting experience last Friday. Accompanied by only one passenger, a lady he was driving between ...

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  11. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 25.

    Taiyuan, s, for China and Japan. Tropic, s, for London and Liverpool, via ports. Mokoia, s, for Auckland. Kooyong, s, for Adelaide, via Newcastle. ...

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  12. REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL.

    The Victorian authorities were to-day informed that New South Wales had prohibited the importation of Victorian potatoes. They immediately replied, pointing ...

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  13. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 26.

    Pri[?] Sigismund, s, for Manila, China, and Japan, via ports; Sydney, s, for Melbourne, via Eden; Eden, s, for Bermagui, Tathrs, Merimbula, and Eden; Hillmeads, s, for Moruya; Erina, s, for Gosford, Woy ...

    Article : 78 words
  14. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

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  15. THE REPRESENTATIVES.

    The dehate on the Budget was resumed by the leader of the Opposition, who said that if the Treasurer had decided that it was no longer necessary to issue Treasury bonds the ...

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  16. TANAMI GOLD FIND.

    The Government Geologist (Mr. H. Y. L. Brown) has returned to Adelaide from a visit to the Tanami new gold discovery, in the Northern Territory. He states that he made ...

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  17. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 25.

    Mokoia, s, 3502 tons, Captain R. E. Smith, for New Zealand ports, via Auckland. Passengers: Mr. and Mrs. Steel and child, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rettie, Captain and Mrs. Eceleston; Mesdames Aicken, Leigh, ...

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  18. A MITTAGONG REPORT.

    Mr. W. A. Dixon made the following statement yesterday:—"In 1892 I planted half an acre of potatoes at Mittagong, and did not get a single potato out of the plot. They ...

    Article : 135 words
  19. VICTORIA.

    James Martin Fitzsimmons, aged 41, bank clerk, came up before the Chief Justice on three separate charges of having made false entries in a book of accounts. ...

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  20. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Aug. 25.

    Obra, s, for Calcutta, via Newcastle; Vine Branch, s, for Hongkong, Kobe, and Yokohama; via Newcastle; Suva, s, for Fiji, via Newcastle; Nera, F.M.S., for Marseilies, via ports; Hippolas, bq. for Timaru, via ...

    Article : 64 words
  21. VICTORIAN CONSIGNMENTS.

    Objections are being raised by the shipping companies and Harbour Trust to the continued presence on the wharfs of 11,000 bags of Tasmanian potatoes that have been refused ...

    Article : 266 words
  22. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The suggestions of Mr. Malcolm Fraser, Commissioner for the Commonwealth electoral distribution in connection with the electoral amendment of boundaries of Western ...

    Article : 92 words
  23. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA STEAMERS.

    Aldenham (E. and A. S.S. Company's line), sailed from Hongkong on Tuesday last en route from Japan to Sydney, via Queensland ports. Roon, G.M.S. (Nord-deutscher Lloyd), left Suez at ...

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  24. THE BARQUE PURITAN SPOKEN.

    Captain George Savage, commander of the A.U.S.N. Company's island steamer Suva, which armed at Sydney yesterday from Fiji, reports having on Tuesday last, in lat. 31deg 22 min S, long 155deg 17 min. E. ...

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  25. VALUATION OF A GASWORKS.

    The Arbitration Board appointed in connection with the proposed purchase by the Perth City Council of the Perth Gas Company's undertaking, which has been sitting continuously ...

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  26. IONE PASSES THE HEADS.

    The barque Ione, from Mauritius bound to Kewcastle, passed Sydney Heads at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. ...

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  27. A TOWAGE FEAT.

    The new steam tug Heroic, belonging to Messrs. J. Fenwick and Co., left Melbourne at 10 a.m. on Sunday last with the Italian barque Erminia in tow for Newcastle, and both tug and tow rounded Nobby's ...

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  28. TRAINING SHIP MERSEY IMPROVED.

    The agents for the White Star line, Dalgety and Co., Ltd., are in receipt of information from Liverpool recarding the improvements made to the White Star training ship Mersey, now on her way with cadets to ...

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  29. LABOUR DEADLOCK.

    The difficulty between the builders' labourers engaged on the Technical School contract and Mr. Atkins, contractor, over the question of wages, culminated in a decision last night ...

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  30. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. O'Malley (Tas.) asked the Attorney-General if he was aware of a rumour to the effect that the embargo on Tasmanian potatoes was ...

    Article : 298 words
  31. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition of the various bar harbours:— Cape Hawke, bar 7ft 6in at high water; Ballina, 10ft on crossing, 10ft on bar at low tide; Manning Heads, ...

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  32. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Theatre Royal was crowded in all parts yesterday afternoon, when the Sidney Muffs presented H. and E. Paulton's three act comedy, "Miobe." The humour of the play was effectively brought out. ...

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  33. ALLEGED LIBEL.

    In the Supreme Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Real, an action was commenced in which the Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company, Ltd., sued Wm. Walden, insurance ...

    Article : 220 words
  34. THE MISSING SEESTERN.

    The German gunboat Condor returned to Brisbane yesterday, after an 18 days' search for the missing yacht Seestern. Captain Norman (pilot) stated that on August 9, on ...

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  35. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    GOODE ISLAND (2000m).—Passed: Aug. 24, Croydon. s, from Singapore, bound to Newcastle. TOWNSVILLE (1370m).—Dep: Aug. 25, Dilkera, s, for Cairns; Swordfish, bgtn, for Maryborough; ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Arr: Aus. 25, Moana, s, from Sydney; Waitemata, s, from Newcastle. BLUFF (1107m).—Arr: Aug. 25, Whangape, s, from Newcastle. ...

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  37. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1743m).—Arr: Aug. 25, Alua, s, from Sydney, en route to Samoa, Tonga, and Auckland. ...

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  38. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

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  39. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

    Owing to the number of holidays which have been granted in this district lately in connection with annual shows and races, the Jemalong Shire Council, at last meeting, directed ...

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  40. CASUALTIES.

    About noon yesterday Mr. Job Butler Hudson, aged 70, a resident of Foveaux-street, was walking, along Bolmore-street, near Albion-street, when he fell. He was picked ...

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  41. THE GEOLOGICAL CAMP.

    Yesterday was spent by the students of the geological camp at Gosforth in climbing Hudson's Peak and exploring the surrounding country. A fairly stiff climb was rewarded by ...

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  42. THE SENATE.

    In the Senate, after the second reading of the Coinage Bill was passed, consideration was given to the Budget. Senator Pearce (W.A.) expressed satisfaction that an opportunity had ...

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  43. A MISSING LAD.

    James Todd, agod 9, residing with his parents at Albert-street, city, left his home yesterday, riding a tricycle. He did not return home, and up till midnight was still missing. The ...

    Article : 41 words
  44. FOOTBALLER'S LEG BROKEN.

    In a football match at Newington College yesterday afternoon, between teams from the college and the North Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Arthur Warden, aged ...

    Article : 65 words
  45. COMMERCE AND CITIZENSHIP.

    Mr. A. W. Jose delivered a lecture last night at the School of Arts, under the auspices of the University Advancement Society. His subject was, "Commerce and Citizenship, ...

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  46. LISMORE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

    The Lismore Musical Festival was opened on Tuesday. A large marquee has been erected on the Recreation Ground. Rain on Monday night made the ground damp. The attendance at the forenoon session was only ...

    Article : 363 words
  47. A CARRIER'S DEATH.

    James Carroll, 45, a carrier, lately living in Harris-street, Ultimo, died at the Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon from injuries to the bead, received on August 20. On that date ...

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  48. ORCHESTRAL RECITAL.

    The Bank of New South Wales Musical and Dramatic Society gave its second orchestral recital, under the direction of Mr. W. H. M'Carthy, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night. The society's orchestra rendered the ...

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  49. THE DEFENCE CONFERENCE.

    In answer to Mr. Hughes, in the House of Representatives to-day, the Minister for Defence said that the Government had no definite information regarding the docisions arrived at ...

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  50. THROWN FROM A SULKY.

    While returning from Forbes after nightfall Messrs. Moulden and Ingoldby were thrown from their sulky through the vehicle colliding with a log. Mr. Ingoldby sustained a ...

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  51. CLERKS' UNION.

    Last night the United Clerks' Union of N. S. W. met at 9 Rowe-street, W. L. Donovan presiding. The secretary, in a report, stated that the treatment of clerks in the Government service, Federal ...

    Article : 291 words
  52. SYDNEY SKATING RINK.

    There was an exceptionally large muster at the Exhibition Building last evening, for in addition to the usual attractions the half-mile championship of the State was to be contested, and an exhibition of ...

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  53. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    News has been received that the rifle team won medals in the "Daily Mail" Empire Day rifle contest on May 22 last. The medals are at present at the G.P.O., Sydney, and can only be forwarded when the duty, if ...

    Article : 243 words
  54. CONFERENCE AGREEMENT.

    At a meeting of the council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, held yesterday, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, on the motion of Mr. Walter Keep, seconded ...

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  55. SULKY ACCIDENT.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of Stanford Merthyr, met with a sulky accident in Kurri on Saturday evening, in which they were both injured. They were driving down Victoria-street, when ...

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  56. BOISTEROUS WEATHER.

    Strong southerly winds, reaching at places the force of a moderate gale, were experienced yesterday right along the coastline, and were accompanied by thick rain squalls. In ...

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  57. MINER LOSES FOUR TOES.

    M. Kilmartin, a minor, while working at the South mine, at the 970ft level, on Wednesday afternoon, was struck by falling rock, which cut off four toes. ...

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  58. THE GREAT MORNING DRINK.

    "MIGHTY ALOK" clears the head and regulates the liver. Usual or Extra Bitter. The original famous Kola Nut Tonic. ...

    Article : 33 words
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